Serena Williams Builds Schools In Jamaica, Africa
By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Senior Correspondent
While many deep-pocketed philanthropists and celebrities will write checks to support worthy causes, Tennis megastar Serena Williams routinely goes...
NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Partners With HBCU’s Miles College For Campus Venture
By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Correspondent
A new partnership between NBA great Shaquille O’Neal and Miles College will help bring a Papa John’s Pizzeria to every...
Simone Biles Is Better Than Ever — And She Is Redefining Her Sport
By Jill Martin
CNN
(CNN) -- Simone Biles is taking gymnastics to a new level.
It's not just about the medal haul -- though that alone solidifies...
Michael Jordan Pledges $1 Million To Bahamas
By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Correspondent
Michael Jordan was a superstar on the basketball court, and now, as a humanitarian, the six-time NBA World Champion has...
Why Is Suicide A Growing Problem In The Black Community?
By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Correspondent
It’s no secret that African Americans – particularly teens – are committing suicide at record levels. According to the Centers...
Defending champion Naomi Osaka Ends Coco Gauff’s US Open Run, Then Comforts Gauff Afterward
By Jill Martin
CNN
(CNN) -- Coco Gauff will not match her magical Wimbledon run -- and Naomi Osaka's quest to defend her US Open title...
Simone Biles Won Her Sixth National All-around Title And Landed A triple Double
By Hollie Silverman, CNN
(CNN) -- Simone Biles made history more than once this weekend during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Kansas City, Missouri.
The five-time...
Sickle Cell Strong: Sickle Cell Disease Advocate Marie Ojiambo
By Lauren Poteat
NNPA Washington Correspondent
It’s been more than 100 years since sickle cell disease was first discovered in America.
Today, the rare hereditary blood disorder...
Dr. Patrice Harris Sworn-In As AMA’s First Black Female President
By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Correspondent
In June, Dr. Patrice A. Harris, a psychiatrist from Atlanta, was sworn-in as the 174th president of the American Medical...
New Warnings From Experts: We Need To Learn To Swim
By Dr. Kim Holland, MD.
When I was growing up, I and many kids I knew could not swim well enough to be truly safe...
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Kushner, Jeffries Discuss Ways White House And Democrats Can Collaborate
A recently reported private Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries meeting has sparked incredulity among Democrats and political critics alike. As the November midterm elections loom and control of the House is at stake, this surprising discussion over potential collaboration highlights the shifting dynamics and bipartisan tensions in Washington.
